Canadian government investing $17.6 million to improve digital literacy

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:29:36 +0000

On March 13, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that 23 different not-for-profit organizations across the country will receive funding to aid in the advancement of digital literacy among Canadians through the Digital Literacy Exchange Program (DLEP). The list of organizations receiving funding from the government can be found here. Note: The DLEP, since its […]

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Newcomers to Canada: What will education look like for my children?

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:16 +0000

In Canada, there is both a public and private education system. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Canadian government subsidizes public education from kindergarten all the way through to the post-secondary level. On average, the government spends almost six percent of its GDP on education. In Canada, there is an age of […]

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What happens if I have a closed work permit and I lose my job?

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:00:57 +0000

Canada offers many distinct work permit options to global talent. One category of Canada’s work permit options is called closed work permits, which require foreign skilled workers to work exclusively a single employer. In this case, that employer must have obtained a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before providing the foreign national with a […]

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Canada announces new immigration support for Turkish and Syrian nationals

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 18:26:52 +0000

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced new measures in response to the Turkey-Syria earthquake that occurred in February. The measures, which will be in effect between March 29 and September 25, 2023, include: Priority processing for immigration applications submitted by those impacted by the earthquake. Cost-free extensions for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island invite candidates for provincial nomination in most recent draws

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:00:33 +0000

Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island have issued provincial nominations to candidates in the PNP this week. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) give provinces the opportunity to select economic immigration candidates who will integrate easily into the provincial economy and labour force. Receiving a provincial nomination strengthens a candidate’s application for permanent residence. For […]

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Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit extension as of April 6, 2023. The Open Work Permit extension will be available to anyone whose PGWP expires in 2023. It will also be available to those whose […]

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Exploring the Student Direct Stream for studying in Canada

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:00:57 +0000

Canada’s Student Direct Stream (SDS) is a fast-tracked program designed to accelerate the study permit process for qualified international post-secondary students. Presently, the SDS program aims to quickly provide foreign students from the following 14 countries with a permit to study in Canada: Countries Eligible for the SDS Program Antigua and Barbuda Brazil China Colombia […]

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Where are new Canadian citizens coming from?

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:32 +0000

In the next three years, Canada will welcome more than 1.45 million new immigrants across its immigration streams—in the hopes of settling and assimilating these newcomers to strengthen the economy, demography, and culture of the country. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The arrival of immigrants is crucial to […]

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International student life in Calgary compared to the rest of Canada

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:00:19 +0000

Moving away from home in pursuit of higher education can be a life-changing experience, one that many international students find fulfilling and satisfying. In fact, in 2019, Times Higher Education reported that Canada (along with New Zealand) was one of the two most popular “study-abroad” countries among international students in terms of likelihood to recommend.   […]

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Express Entry: Canada holds largest all-program draw ever

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:15:47 +0000

IRCC held the seventh Express Entry draw of 2023 today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 7,000 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 490. The number of ITAs in this draw beats the previous record of 5,500 candidates invited in the last all-program draw on January 18. In […]

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